Job Title: Regional Director, Human Resources – East Coast
Compensation: $180K–$200K + 25% Bonus
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid)
Email your Word document resume to HeatherS@Conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Regional Director, Human Resources – East Coast
The Opportunity
Our client—a multi-billion-dollar, privately held organization with a high-volume hourly workforce—is seeking a Regional Director of Human Resources (RDHR) to lead HR operations across the East Coast. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Regional Leadership Team, aligning human capital strategy with business goals, supporting both corporate and geographically dispersed teams.
Reporting to the CHRO for North America, this role will drive HR initiatives related to talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, cultural transformation, and employee relations. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 50% travel required throughout the East Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR leader with multi-site experience and a passion for culture, engagement, and developing high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic HR partner to the Regional Leadership Team, aligning talent and organizational strategies with operational goals
- Drive enterprise-wide initiatives in workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development
- Oversee HR support for a large hourly population across multiple East Coast sites
- Champion cultural transformation and employee engagement strategies for both field and corporate employees
- Coach and develop HR teams, creating a cohesive and agile function that supports employee experience and operational excellence
- Influence business decisions through data-driven insights and workforce analytics
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to build strong leadership pipelines and succession plans
- Lead complex employee relations matters with a focus on legal compliance, risk mitigation, and consistent policy application
- Guide teams through organizational transitions, including restructures, leadership changes, and reductions in force
- Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while proactively adapting to legislative changes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, Finance, and HR Centers of Excellence to execute strategic people initiatives
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, performance, and engagement practices
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role overseeing geographically dispersed and hourly-based operations
- Minimum of 5 years managing HR teams in multi-site environments
- Demonstrated success leading cultural transformation and aligning people strategy with business performance
- Proven expertise in employee relations, risk mitigation, and compliance across multi-state jurisdictions
- Skilled in leading workforce planning, succession, and organizational design
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership through data and insight
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Experience supporting internal mobility, leadership development, and talent pipeline creation
- Willingness to travel up to 50% across East Coast regions
- SHRM-CP/PHR certification required; SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred
Email your Word document resume to HeatherS@Conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Regional Director, Human Resources – East Coast
